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Carrot - Danvers Half Long

Sweet delicious carrots can only be achieved by growing your own. Approximately 620 seeds/gram
Hints:

  • Soil should be worked 15 to 25 cm [6-8"] deep.
  • Avoid fresh manure which may cause forks, splits and tough hairy roots.
  • Sow seed at a rate of 2-3 per 2 cm about 1 cm deep.
  • Carrot seeds need to stay damp until sprouted.
  • Sprouts will NOT push through crusted soil.
  • Harvest after carrots have a good orange colour when flavour is best.

  • Danvers Half Long - 68 days. Roots 18x5 cm [7x2"] tapering to a semi-blunt point. Medium orange colour. Tops good 40-50 cm [16-20"] tall. Leading main crop variety, suitable for home garden, processing, freezing and canning. Performs well even in heavier soils.